The Masters begins with three precise swing

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Around 7:30 customers began to congregate around the tee which was lively with talk.

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The coffee cups that numerous people were holding may have contributed to the escalating intensity.

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The much anticipated ceremonial opening to the Masters though was more responsible for the subtly tense mood.

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The three Honorary Starters nameplates were put onto the tee by two tournament officials.

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The ages of Tom Watson Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player were added after the Masters standard and were 87 for Player 83 for Nicklaus and 73 for Watson.

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Chairman of the Augusta National and Masters Tournament Fred Ridley

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greeted the audience before introducing the three cherished former winners beginning with Player.

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The South African drove his ball down the center of the first fairway while wearing his usual all-black attire.

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to the joy of those watching he then delivered his trademark leg kick.

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The Golden Bear delicately placed his ball on top of the lawn with his tee in place then slowly stood back up and said:

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The hardest part of this is "that." After that Nicklaus said "Hopefully goodbye ball" before swinging.

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He made a powerful swing and the ball sailed high and straight as a consequence.

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Then Watson appeared. The natural southpaw stated "This is not the hand I normally tee it up with" as he did it with his right.

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After hurting himself in a go-kart accident on his Kansas farm last fall he underwent surgery to replace his left shoulder from which he is currently healing.

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"The 2023 Masters is officially underway," Ridley said after Watson made his tee shot.

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After saying those comments the Chairman the players and their caddies posed for pictures amid further cheers.

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We need to get off the tee" Nicklaus told his playing mates after the photos were taken. They must compete in a Tournament.

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